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Stephen Bly Books in Order
Stephen Bly is a prolific author of Christian fiction, having penned 100 books and numerous articles. His novel, THE LONG TRAIL HOME, won the prestigious 2002 CHRISTY AWARD for excellence in Christian fiction in the western novel category. Additionally, three of his books, PICTURE ROCK, THE OUTLAW'S TWIN SISTER, and LAST OF THE TEXAS CAMP, were Christy Award finalists. A sought-after speaker, Stephen has addressed colleges, churches, camps, and conferences across the United States and Canada. He has also served as pastor of Winchester Community Church and mayor of Winchester, Idaho, from 2000 to 2007. Stephen frequently appeared on television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family. He is an active member of the Western Writers of America. Stephen holds a Philosophy degree from Fresno State University, graduating summa cum laude, and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Bibliography verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Stephen Bly's book series? Stephen Bly has written 20 book series. The most notable is the Adventures on the American Frontier series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Stephen Bly
- #1
Daring Rescue at Sonora Pass(2003) - #2
Dangerous Ride Across Humboldt Flats(2003) - #3
Mysterious Robbery on the Utah Plains(2003)
- #1
The Lost Manuscript of Martin Taylor Harrison(1995) - #2
The Final Chapter of Chance McCall(1996) - #3
The Kill Fee of Cindy La Coste(1997)
- #1
The Senator's Other Daughter(2001) - #2
The General's Notorious Widow(2001) - #3
The Outlaw's Twin Sister(2002)
- #1
Judith and the Judge (With: Janet Chester Bly)(2000) - #2
Marthellen and the Major (With: Janet Chester Bly)(2000) - #3
Roberta and the Renegade (With: Janet Chester Bly)(2000)
- #1
It's Your Misfortune and None of My Own(1994) - #2
One Went to Denver and the Other Went Wrong(1995) - #3
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play(1995) - #4
Stay Away from That City ... They Call It Cheyenne(1996) - #5
My Foot's in the Stirrup...My Pony Won't Stand(1996) - #6
I'm Off to Montana for to Throw the Hoolihan(1997)
- #1
Crystal's Perilous Ride(1986) - #2
Crystal's Blizzard Trek(1986) - #3
Crystal's Grand Entry(1986) - #4
Crystal's Mill Town Mystery(1986) - #5
Crystal's Rodeo Debut(1986) - #6
Crystal's Solid Gold Discovery(1986)
- #1
Beneath a Dakota Cross(1999) - #2
Shadow of Legends(2000) - #3
The Long Trail Home(2001) - #4
Last of the Texas Camp(2002) - #5
Friends and Enemies(2002) - #6
The Next Roundup(2003)
- #1
Sweet Carolina(1998) - #2
The Marquesa(1998) - #3
Miss Fontenot(1999)
- #1
Fox Island(1996) - #2
Copper Hill(1997) - #3
Columbia Falls(1998)
- #1
Strangers & Pilgrims(2002) - #2
Courage & Compromise(2003) - #3Reason & Riots(2003)
- #1
Memories of a Dirt Road Town(2005) - #2
The Mustang Breaker(2006) - #3Wish I'd Known You Tears Ago(2006)
- #1
The Secret of the Old Rifle(1997) - #2Treachery at the River Canyon(1997)
- #3
Intrigue at the Rafter B Ranch(1997) - #4
Danger at Deception Pass(1998) - #5
Hazards of the Half-Court Press(1998) - #6
Revenge on Eagle Island(1998)
- #1
Radical Discipleship(1981) - #2
Questions I'd Like to Ask(1982) - #3Devotions with a Difference(1982)
- #4
God's Angry Side(1982) - #5
Quality living in a complicated age(1984) - #6
How to Be a Good Dad (With: Janet Chester Bly)(1986) - #7
Being Beautiful(1987) - #8
How to Be a Good Mom (With: Janet Chester Bly)(1988) - #9
Be Your Mate's Best Friend (With: Janet Chester Bly)(1990) - #10
How to Be a Good Grandparent (With: Janet Chester Bly)(1990) - #11
Rivers in Arizona(1991) - #12
Just Because They've Left, Doesn't Mean They're Gone(1993) - #13
The Surprising Side of Grace(1994) - #14
Winners and Losers (With: Janet Chester Bly)(1999) - #15
The Power of a Godly Grandparent (With: Janet Chester Bly)(2003) - #16
Help! My Adult Child Won't Leave Home(2009)
- #1
Red Dove of Monterey(1998) - #2
The Last Swan in Sacramento(1999) - #3
Proud Quail of the San Joaquin(2000)
- #1
The Lost Wagon Train(2002) - #2
The Buffalo's Last Stand(2002) - #3
The Plain Prairie Princess(2002)
- #1
The Land Tamers(1987) - #2
One Step Over the Border(2007) - #3Creede of Old Montana(2009)
- #4
Cowboy for a Rainy Afternoon(2010) - #5Throw the Devil Off the Train(2011)
- #6
Aim Low, Shoot High(2012) - #7
When the Cowboys Come to Town(2013)
- #1
The Cereal Box Adventures (By: Barbara Bartholomew)(1981) - #2
Professor Q's Mysterious Machine (By: Donna Fletcher Crow,Kurt Mitchell)(1982) - #3
President Is Stuck in the Mud(1982) - #4
Dr. Zarnof's Evil Plot (By: Donna Fletcher Crow,Thomas Gianni)(1983) - #5Help! I'm Drowning! (By: Peggy Downing)(1985)
- #6
Trouble in Quartz Mountain Tunnel(1985) - #7
Mr. X's Golden Scheme (By: Donna Fletcher Crow)(1985) - #8
Help! I'm Shrinking! (By: Peggy Downing)(1986) - #9
General K's Victory Tour (By: Donna Fletcher Crow,Al Bohl)(1987) - #10
Time Warp Tunnel(1995)
- #1
The Dog Who Would Not Smile(1992) - #2
Coyote True(1992) - #3
The Last Stubborn Buffalo in Nevada(1993) - #4
You Can Always Trust a Spotted Horse(1993) - #5
Never Dance With a Bobcat(1994) - #6
Hawks Don't Say Goodbye(1994)
- #1Hard Winter at Broken Arrow Crossing(1991)
- #2False Claims at the Little Stephen Mine(1992)
- #3Last Hanging at Paradise Meadow(1992)
- #4
Standoff At Sunrise Creek(1993) - #5
Final Justice at Adobe Wells(1993) - #6Son of an Arizona Legend(1994)
- #7
Catcher-Of-The-Sun Runs High(2012) - #8
Stuart Brannon's Final Shot(2012)
- #1
Fool's Gold(2000) - #2
Hidden Treasure(2000) - #3
Picture Rock(2001)
About Stephen Bly
Stephen Bly is a prolific author of Christian fiction, having penned 100 books and numerous articles. His novel, THE LONG TRAIL HOME, won the prestigious 2002 CHRISTY AWARD for excellence in Christian fiction in the western novel category. Additionally, three of his books, PICTURE ROCK, THE OUTLAW'S TWIN SISTER, and LAST OF THE TEXAS CAMP, were Christy Award finalists. A sought-after speaker, Stephen has addressed colleges, churches, camps, and conferences across the United States and Canada. He has also served as pastor of Winchester Community Church and mayor of Winchester, Idaho, from 2000 to 2007. Stephen frequently appeared on television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family. He is an active member of the Western Writers of America. Stephen holds a Philosophy degree from Fresno State University, graduating summa cum laude, and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary.
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